December 16th, 2008:

Now I have a sleeping bag which is wonderfully warm, and which I’ve owned since elementary school. Between my amazing sleeping bag, my pre-existing comforter, my sweatpants over pajama pants, plaid shirt over t-shirt, stocking cap over Iowa State Agronomy Club hat, and my delightfully warm corn socks, I may look ridiculous but I anticipate I’ll get a relaxing night’s sleep.

…which is good since tomorrow I have an oral exam over everything we’ve covered this semester, and graduate students are expected to receive A’s…